Holistic Medicine and Studiesmedicinal herbs
Siberian Ginseng: An Immune Booster
Siberian ginseng, also known as eleuthero, has been medicinally used for many years in several Eastern countries, such as Russia and China. The active elements, called eleutherosides, are believed to stimulate the immune system. While the name may be similar, Siberian ginseng should not be confused with American and Asian ginseng as these have completely [...]
Andrographis: A Powerful Immune-Boosting Herb
Andrographis is a medicinal herb that has been used for centuries to boost the immune systems of patients. It is a naturally occurring plat that is generally found in forests of China, India, Pakistan and Thailand. Although there are more commonly-known herbs to treat the common cold and flu, such as andrographis may also be [...]
Chamomile Tea: A Medicinal Herb Used by Millions
In addition to ginseng and ginkgo biloba, which we’ve already discussed, chamomile is another medicinal herb that is commonly used in the western world. But, chamomile is a little different from the other two in that most people (in the West) think if it as a tea as opposed to a medicinal herb. The truth is, [...]
Ginkgo Biloba: A Healing Herb for the Mind
Ginkgo biloba is a medicinal herb that has been used in holistic practice for thousands of years, but it has recently gained popularity in the Western world. Since it isn’t necessary (although it is recommended) to go to a holistic practitioner to get your herbs, supplement manufacturers have begun advertising their products direct to the [...]
5 Commonly Used Medicinal Herbs
When you think of holistic medicine, you may immediately think of medicinal herbs. That connection is somewhat natural because healing herbs are a large part of holistic medicine. They have been used for at least one thousand years in Chinese medicine and many of those same herbs are still used today. Although scientific research on [...]